We all have a place.
A place where we belong.
Stories and highlights from local changemakers, communities, partners and or anything that drives our change forward. Enjoy!
The Story of Damas: A Blind Young Man Becoming a Lawyer in the DRC
Damas lost his sight at 14, yet went on to become one of the best law students in Bukavu in the DRC, determined to defend the rights of people with disabilities. His journey — supported by the Tunafasi program of ADED — shows that believing in someone can be the spark that changes everything.
From Stichting Impaction to Stichting TUNAFASI
The Tunafasi program has been changing the lives of children with disabilities in Eastern Congo since 2019, through locally-led, trust-based collaboration. In May 2026, Impaction Foundation officially became Stichting TUNAFASI - Swahili for 'we all have a place'. Read more why this change happened.
Training Trainers, Strengthening Communities: A 10-Week DPRP Training in Tanzania
From intensive classroom sessions to hands-on field practice in rural communities, the recent 10-week Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Programme (DPRP) Training of Trainers marked an important milestone in strengthening Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) across different countries Africa.
Book Launch 'Roses Will Rise' - Rael Lomoti's journey to redefine tradition through football
Book launch of Roses Will Rise, sharing the story of Rael Lomoti and her work with Desert Roses empowering girls through football. The event featured a film screening and panel discussion with Rael Lomoti and Marieke Visser of HERA United.
Research Evidence on Cost-Effectiveness of Tunafasi Disability, Prevention and Rehabilitation Program in Uvira, DR Congo
An independent evaluation of ADED's Tunafasi DPRP approach in Uvira, DR Congo, showed its health impact and cost-effectiveness, measuring gains in healthy life using DALYs. The program expands access to rehabilitation through strengthening existing community and government health systems.
Rethinking International Cooperation with the Podcast 'Dwarsliggers'
Dwarsliggers is a podcast that challenges the status quo, exploring power dynamics, justice, and reform through conversations with thinkers and doers in international cooperation.
Rethinking Development Partnerships - Highlighting New Article Vice Versa
Vice Versa highlights the collaboration between Mali Ole Kaunga and Betteke de Gaay Fortman, showing how their joint efforts redefine community-led development. Built on trust, shared leadership, and respect for local knowledge, their partnership amplifies new partnership approaches in development.
Strengthening Maternal Care in Uvira: An Update on Ultrasound Equipment Under the ADED Program in DRC
ADED’s support in Uvira has expanded access to ultrasound services, improving maternal healthcare and prevention. Affordable fees have increased use, and a testimonial from Kabimba shows how the ultrasound is saving lives by shifting care from emergency response to prevention.
New Policies, New Opportunties: From Health Project to Multisector Inclusion: A Turning Point for Disability Inclusion in the DRC
In 2025, Council of Ministers of DRC approved a National Policy and 2025–2030 Strategy for the Empowerment and Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities. This new strategy introduces a framework and mandates the creation of provincial disability divisions and municipal disability focal points.
10 year Anniversary of the AFAS Foundation ‘Hope Gives Life’
The AFAS Foundation is celebrating 10 years and marked the occasion with a special event ‘Hoop Doet Leven’ (Dutch for ‘Hope Gives Life’) at the AFAS Theater in Leusden. The core theme of the evening was ‘hope’ within the social impact sector that AFAS has been supporting for the last decade.
Learning Dialogue about Locally Led Development
A learning dialogue organized with Pastoral Women's Cousil from Tanzania on locally led development, challenging funding systems, the importance of trust-based partnerships, and the role of local leadership, human rights defenders, and youth in driving sustainable change.